Cultivation Technician - job 1 of 2

Company Description

As the leading cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), AYR Wellness is on a journey to be a force for good; and it all starts with our belief in the power and potential of the plant.

We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world.

Join us as we create wonder together.

Job Summary

Our Cultivation Technician positions are responsible for executing cultivation plans in keeping with the Company’s operating procedures for indoor and outdoor cultivation. Technicians conduct the day-to-day assignments and tasks of the cannabis production cycle.

Cultivation: Cloning, cutting, and transplanting; watering; labeling; and inventory data input. Plant care during vegetative and flowering phase: trimming, manipulating, and staking; big leafing and pruning; watering; plant monitoring; inventory data input.
Harvesting: Cutting plants; weighing and inventory data input into the electronic inventory tracking system. Operating and maintaining cultivation systems/equipment; stocking and handling production inputs and supplies; sanitizing and cleaning growing rooms, cultivation workspaces and tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cloning: cutting, rooting, and transplanting; clone care, watering and feeding; clone monitoring and climate control; labeling; and inventory data input into state mandated electronic tracking system.
• Monitors growing conditions and reviews changes in humidity, moisture and temperature and cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards.
• Inspects crop to ascertain conditions such as leaf texture, bloom size and the existence of pests or disease; removing substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Plant monitoring and care during vegetative and flowering phase: trimming and staking; big leafing and pruning; plant care, watering and feeding; plant monitoring and climate control; pest and disease control; inventory data input.
• Harvesting: cutting plants; trimming cut plants; removing flowering tops; weighing and inventory data input into the electronic inventory tracking system.
• Curing: hanging and dry-racking flowers; monitoring curing process and climate control; labeling; weighing and inventory data input.
• Operating and maintaining cultivation systems/equipment: monitoring, calibrating, running, and maintaining lighting, irrigation, climate control and other cultivation systems; stocking and handling production inputs and supplies; sanitizing and cleaning growing areas, cultivation workspaces and tools.
• Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, and access protocols.
• Other duties as required or needed to assist company in meeting goals

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Commitment to quality work, and customer service
• Resourceful and able to work independently with good judgment, initiative, and common sense
• Ability to anticipate needs, find alternative solutions and be proactive in achieving desired outcomes
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, including flexible and/or extended hours as needed

Education

• High school diploma/GED preferred

Experience

• Experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry not required, but preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

• Customer Obsessed - Dedicated to creating a remarkable experience for internal and external customers; viewed as a good listener and is easy to approach
• Adaptable / Flexible - Effectively manages change and adjusts comfortably to new people and processes; multi-tasks and handles ambiguity and stress well while remaining positive; bounces back quickly from challenging situations; asks for help when needed and stays focused on being a force for good.

Direct reports

• No direct reports

Working conditions

• The person in this position may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.
• Frequently works in rooms with bright light where eye protection is required.
• Frequently works in rooms with moderate heat and humidity.
• The person in this position is constantly exposed to moderate background noise due to environmental systems, equipment and fans.

Physical requirements

• Sitting, standing and walking motion/movement will be required throughout the shift.
• Constant movement of hands/fingers and limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• Constantly positions self throughout task at hand.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to inspect/maintain plants.
• Occasionally operates power hand tools and other cultivation machinery.
• Must be able to inspect and detect quality deviations and defects.
• Occasional lifting, positioning or moving items up to 100 pounds.

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.